how do you make an antenna (for a tv) out of a coat hanger? Using foil?

Question

if you know can you just give me directions real fast. thanx

Answer 1

If your tv is cable ready then this is what I have done before, Use a short unwated peice of cable (like 1 foot) remove the little screw on thingy off one end and exspose the thick wire inside, about 3 or 4 inches worth, put aluminum foil on the end if you want it or need it, and screw the other end into the cable ready thing just like you normally would and don't forget to change the settinng in your tv's menu from cable to anntena settings, if its not on antenna settings it won't pick up... hope this helps

Answer 2

Just take some foil small amount and place at end of each antenna. You may want to watch the TV screen as you are doing this so that you can see if it works,meaning screen/picture will come in clear then you will be able to see just how much foil you will need. I do this ALL the time. LOL Take Care hope all goes well w/TV

Answer 3

These answers are absolutely correct. Just do me a favor and don't try to jam the end of the hanger itself into the coaxial port on the back of the TV. Lots of people do, and although it works, it renders the TV useless for anything else, like cable or a store-bought antenna.

Answer 4

In a pinch I've used a twist tie. Strip off the paper or plastic coating half way then insert metal end in cable ready inlet. This is an easy and cheap fix,and it works great!

Answer 5

its easy just make sure you have something to attach it with
if you have a cable plug in the back you have to go to radio shackand buy an adapterfor 300 ohm wiring.
this is wiring you screw on.
once u have that it's just a matter of connecting the foil to both screws, just make sure it's the opposite end of the foil

Answer 6

yep you know now